It can be a challenging experience to apply for SSDI or SSI, but for some people it can be more challenging than usual. This may be because the applicant has a disability that is harder to prove that is severe enough to qualify for disability benefits.
The closer to retirement age you are, the easier it may be to get disability benefits. This is because the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers that older people may be less likely to fully recover from a serious medical condition and be able to return to work in a previous job. It may also be harder for them to learn new skills.
There are 5 steps in the Social Security disability benefits determination process for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications.
It is important to highlight that the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not automatically award disability benefits to an applicant until he or she has met several conditions.
Did you know that approximately 65 percent of all initial disability applicants are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA)?
There are several reasons as to why the SSA denies initial disability claims. Some of the most common reasons include the (1) claim having insufficient medical evidence, (2) applicant failing to accumulate 40 work credits throughout a career, and (3) claim revealing that the applicant has not participated in the American workforce for 12 consecutive months.
Age is one of the most important factors that can affect your eligibility for disability benefits and approval of a disability application through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.
